Lynne Lancaster

A passionate theatre person Lynne is originally from Sydney and holds a B.Ed (Art) – a postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (Librarianship) and an MA in Theatre. While living in London ( 2002 -2007 ) Lynne completed the dance criticism course at Sadlers Wells linked in with Chichester University.

Lynne has worked for both Ticketek and Ticketmaster here in Australia and was involved with the original production of THE BOY FROM OZ

An Ausdance member Lynne is passionate about dance and has studied ballet and Flamenco. Before moving to London she photographed the Sydney Dance Company and Australian Ballet among other companies and has exhibited internationally.

Lynne is a SAMAG member and a volunteer at the Art Gallery of NSW. Currently Lynne writes for arthub, danceinforma and sydneyartsguide.

Sadly Lynne passed away in December 2024.

995 posts by Lynne Lancaster

‘soar, a life freed by dance’ by david mcallister

This is a fascinating autobiography by the current artistic director of the Australian Ballet David McAllister, written in conjunction with Amanda Dunn.

David McAllister was born in Perth and his is a story of courage and following your passion. McAllister …

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matthew bourne’s ‘the red shoes’

A stunning production based on the famous Powell and Pressburger movie, this was filmed at Sadlers Wells in London late December 2019/early January 2020. The production was first seen in 2016 and has won two Olivier awards. It is breathlessly …

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sydney fringe festival pasta e lava

PASTA E LAVA is brought to us as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival and is part of the Global Fringe Gala Week 1.

The company is called My Homeless Lover and combines Hawaiian and Italian influences – the performers …

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secret impressionists

This is a beautifully photographed look at the recent exhibition in Rome held in the Bonaparte Palace in Piazza Venezia.

There are sweeping aerial panoramic views of Rome with panning shots of some of the exhibition rooms and some of …

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adelaide festival 60 years 1960-2020

The Adelaide Festival , or Festival of the Arts as it was originally known , has now been going for an amazing 60 years.

This is a beautiful, large and heavy coffee table book. It is divided into nine ‘chapters’ …

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streamed shakespeare : the merchant of venice

In this era of the Covid pandemic, the latest production by Streamed Shakespeare , a Sydney company that was formed roughly five months ago , is Shakespeare’s THE MERCHANT OF VENICE .

It has been updated and adapted somewhat with …

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selby and friends – transfigured

For the latest online Selby and Friends concert, TRANSFIGURED, presented and filmed at the City Recital Hall we were given a feast of glorious music. .Selby was joined by ACO Principal Violist Stefanie Farrands, Grace Clifford on violin, iconic Australian …

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